I'm a 45 yr old mother of 4. Way back when, I was slim and trim. 4 pregnancies and life in general turned me into a 200+ lb butterball. I've lost most of the excess weight now, which has created new problems. I've consulted with a great local plastic surgeon, who has recommended the following procedures: Upper and lower eyelid work, nose job (make it smaller overall), liposuction of the chin/neck, face lift, liposuction on my upper and lower abdomen, breast lift/refill, and tummy tuck. That's for starters. I have 4 kids - I'll have to sell a couple of them to pay for it all! I dont' expect plastic surgery to change my life or me, only the way I see myself and the way others see me. I'll still be the same person, only in a nicer package. I'm not a rich person. I see all these women - and men - on the show that start off pretty and end up beautiful, as well as those that were average and are just better looking in the end. Some of them seem to have money to start off with; they live in Beverly Hills, etc. How did they get on the show? How can I offer up my body to science and ratings? Heck, a discount for allowing some filming would be a nice start! Does one have to be rich to get on the show? Or is it all in who you know? I'm not far from New York city - an hour or so - if any doctors there are looking for candidates. I own my own business, a real estate company, so my time is very flexible and I can be where I would need to be for whatever amount of time to get this done. Add to that a supportive husband, and the fact that I'm just an "average joe", and I think I'd be the perfect person for the rest of the average folks out there to relate to! Anyone want me??? I'm not cheap, but I'm very reasonable!!! heidi@ctrealtor.net